What Do Running a Decorative Glass Business and American Idol Have in Common?

Since American Idol hit the small screen, I have been an off and on fan. The pressures the contestants face as they battle it out week after week under the spotlight make me sympathize with them as it is like running a business. My favorite idols include the very first Idol, the amazing Kelly Clarkson, and then, Carrie Underwood, both of whom display a clear-cut individuality and won the crown as a result. However, what about my Idol favorites who did not win; contestants like Chris Daughtry, Elliot Yamin, David Archuleta, and Adam Lambert; but who have gone on and achieved sizable success nevertheless?

What makes these guys stand out for me is that they all used the stage to establish themselves as a memorable brand. They consistently projected their personality, never compromising on their individuality, or self-image.

Modern Office Design and Office Fit Out Costs

According to a leading specialist office fit out & office refurbishment project management and cost consultancy firm in London, typical 2012 fit-out costs for a modern office design can range from £45.00 psf for an office refurbishment in a logistics warehouse to £75.00 psf for a project that includes a significant upgrade to the building ventilation systems.

A recently completed, high specification project for a leading FTSE 100 company - at £62.50 psf - would have been at a much higher cost, above £100 psf, but the project re-used a considerable amount of fixtures and fittings from existing premises to achieve significant savings.

Certain modern office interior design projects involve a fit-out cost per square foot far higher than the typical range; for example, with fit out costs sometimes in the region of £180 - £200 per square foot.